Spurs vs. Mavericks

January 25, 2013 11:31 PM

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DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 25: Tony Parker #9 of the San Antonio Spurs falls on the floor after getting hit in the eye against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on January 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. less

DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 25: Tony Parker #9 of the San Antonio Spurs falls on the floor after getting hit in the eye against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on January 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. ... more

DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 25: Boris Diaw #33 of the San Antonio Spurs takes a shot against Dirk Nowitzki #41 of the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on January 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. less

DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 25: Boris Diaw #33 of the San Antonio Spurs takes a shot against Dirk Nowitzki #41 of the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on January 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: ... more

DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 25: Tony Parker #9 of the San Antonio Spurs takes a shot against Elton Brand #42 of the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on January 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. less

DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 25: Tony Parker #9 of the San Antonio Spurs takes a shot against Elton Brand #42 of the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on January 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: ... more

DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 25: Tony Parker #9 of the San Antonio Spurs falls on the floor after getting hit in the eye against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on January 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. less

DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 25: Tony Parker #9 of the San Antonio Spurs falls on the floor after getting hit in the eye against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on January 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. ... more

DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 25: DeJuan Blair #45 of the San Antonio Spurs takes a shot against Chris Kaman #35 of the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on January 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. less

DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 25: DeJuan Blair #45 of the San Antonio Spurs takes a shot against Chris Kaman #35 of the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on January 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: ... more

DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 25: Boris Diaw #33 of the San Antonio Spurs takes a shot against Chris Kaman #35 of the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on January 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. less

DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 25: Boris Diaw #33 of the San Antonio Spurs takes a shot against Chris Kaman #35 of the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on January 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: ... more

DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 25: Nando de Colo #25 of the San Antonio Spurs takes a shot against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on January 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. less

DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 25: Nando de Colo #25 of the San Antonio Spurs takes a shot against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on January 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly ... more

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Dallas Mavericks' Chris Kaman (35) gets by San Antonio Spurs' DeJuan Blair (45) on a drive to the basket in the first half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) less

Dallas Mavericks' Chris Kaman (35) gets by San Antonio Spurs' DeJuan Blair (45) on a drive to the basket in the first half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony ... more

San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20), of Argentina, and Nando de Colo (25), of France, stop a drive to the basket by Dallas Mavericks' Jae Crowder (9) in the first half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) less

San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20), of Argentina, and Nando de Colo (25), of France, stop a drive to the basket by Dallas Mavericks' Jae Crowder (9) in the first half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, ... more

Dallas Mavericks' Mike James (13) goes up for a shot as San Antonio Spurs' Nando de Colo (25) of France defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) less

Dallas Mavericks' Mike James (13) goes up for a shot as San Antonio Spurs' Nando de Colo (25) of France defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony ... more

Photo: Tony Gutierrez, Associated Press

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San Antonio Spurs' Tiago Splitter (22), of Brazil, and Dallas Mavericks' Shawn Marion (0) compete for a rebound in the first half of an NBA basketball game as Spurs' Gary Neal (14), Boris Diaw (33), of France, and Patty Mills (8), of Australia, watch on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) less

San Antonio Spurs' Tiago Splitter (22), of Brazil, and Dallas Mavericks' Shawn Marion (0) compete for a rebound in the first half of an NBA basketball game as Spurs' Gary Neal (14), Boris Diaw (33), of France, ... more

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9), of France, sits with an ice pack to his left eye after suffering an injury early in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, in Dallas. Parker continued playing in the game after receiving stitches to the area. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) less

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9), of France, sits with an ice pack to his left eye after suffering an injury early in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Friday, Jan. 25, ... more

San Antonio Spurs' DeJuan Blair (45) reacts after being charged with a foul on a dunk in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, in Dallas. The charge was retracted by officials after a short delay in play. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) less

San Antonio Spurs' DeJuan Blair (45) reacts after being charged with a foul on a dunk in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, in Dallas. The charge was ... more

San Antonio Spurs' Tiago Splitter (22), of Brazil, defends as Dallas Mavericks' Elton Brand, looks for an opportunity to the basket in the first half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) less

San Antonio Spurs' Tiago Splitter (22), of Brazil, defends as Dallas Mavericks' Elton Brand, looks for an opportunity to the basket in the first half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, in ... more

Referee Eli Roe, left, walks away as San Antonio Spurs acting coach Mike Budenholzer, right, complains about a play against the Dallas Mavericks in the first half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, in Dallas. Spurs head coach Greg Popovich was absent from the game. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) less

Referee Eli Roe, left, walks away as San Antonio Spurs acting coach Mike Budenholzer, right, complains about a play against the Dallas Mavericks in the first half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, Jan. 25, ... more

San Antonio Spurs coach Mike Budenholzer calls for a time out in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

San Antonio Spurs coach Mike Budenholzer calls for a time out in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Photo: Tony Gutierrez, Associated Press

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San Antonio Spurs' DeJuan Blair (45) dunks over Dallas Mavericks' Vince Carter (25) and Chris Kaman, right rear, in the first half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) less

San Antonio Spurs' DeJuan Blair (45) dunks over Dallas Mavericks' Vince Carter (25) and Chris Kaman, right rear, in the first half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony ... more

DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 25: Tony Parker #9 of the San Antonio Spurs takes a shot against Elton Brand #42 of the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on January 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. less

DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 25: Tony Parker #9 of the San Antonio Spurs takes a shot against Elton Brand #42 of the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on January 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: ... more

DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 25: Dirk Nowitzki #41 of the Dallas Mavericks takes a shot against Matt Bonner #15 and Danny Green #4 of the San Antonio Spurs at American Airlines Center on January 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. less

DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 25: Dirk Nowitzki #41 of the Dallas Mavericks takes a shot against Matt Bonner #15 and Danny Green #4 of the San Antonio Spurs at American Airlines Center on January 25, 2013 in Dallas, ... more

DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 25: Dirk Nowitzki #41 of the Dallas Mavericks takes a shot against Boris Diaw #33 of the San Antonio Spurs at American Airlines Center on January 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. less

DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 25: Dirk Nowitzki #41 of the Dallas Mavericks takes a shot against Boris Diaw #33 of the San Antonio Spurs at American Airlines Center on January 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: ... more

DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 25: Tony Parker #9 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts after getting hit in the eye against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on January 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. less

DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 25: Tony Parker #9 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts after getting hit in the eye against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on January 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO ... more

DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 25: Assistant coach, Mike Budenholzer talks with Tony Parker #9 of the San Antonio Spurs during play against the Dallas Mavericks American Airlines Center on January 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. less

DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 25: Assistant coach, Mike Budenholzer talks with Tony Parker #9 of the San Antonio Spurs during play against the Dallas Mavericks American Airlines Center on January 25, 2013 in Dallas, ... more

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9), of France, prepares to shoot a free throw in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, in Dallas. Parker suffered an injury to his left eye early in the game but after receiving treatment he continued playing. The Spurs won 113-107. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) less

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9), of France, prepares to shoot a free throw in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, in Dallas. Parker suffered an ... more

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker, left, of France, attempts to steal the ball away from Dallas Mavericks' Darren Collison, right, in the second half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, in Dallas. Collison was able to retain control of the ball in the 113-107 Mavericks loss. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) less

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker, left, of France, attempts to steal the ball away from Dallas Mavericks' Darren Collison, right, in the second half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, in Dallas. ... more

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9) of France drives past Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki of Germany in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, in Dallas. The Spurs won 113-107. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) less

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9) of France drives past Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki of Germany in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, in Dallas. The Spurs won 113-107. (AP ... more

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker, second from left, of France, passes the ball from beneath the basket as Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki (41), of Germany, defends in the second half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, in Dallas. Mavericks' Vince Carter (25), Bernard James (5) and Jae Crowder (9) help on the play in the 113-107 Spurs win. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) less

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker, second from left, of France, passes the ball from beneath the basket as Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki (41), of Germany, defends in the second half of an NBA basketball game on ... more

Photo: Tony Gutierrez, Associated Press

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Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki (41) of Germany defends as San Antonio Spurs' Danny Green (4) attempts a three-poing basket in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, in Dallas. The Spurs won 113-107. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) less

Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki (41) of Germany defends as San Antonio Spurs' Danny Green (4) attempts a three-poing basket in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, in Dallas. The ... more

San Antonio Spurs' Boris Diaw (33) of France attempts to get through the defense of Dallas Mavericks' Jae Crowder (9), Bernard James (5) and Vince Carter (25) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, in Dallas. The Spurs won 113-107. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) less

San Antonio Spurs' Boris Diaw (33) of France attempts to get through the defense of Dallas Mavericks' Jae Crowder (9), Bernard James (5) and Vince Carter (25) in the second half of an NBA basketball game ... more

Dallas Mavericks' Jae Crowder, left, fouls San Antonio Spurs' DeJuan Blair (45) on a shot-attempt in the second half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, in Dallas. Blair had 22-points in the 113-107 Spurs win. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) less

Dallas Mavericks' Jae Crowder, left, fouls San Antonio Spurs' DeJuan Blair (45) on a shot-attempt in the second half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, in Dallas. Blair had 22-points in the ... more

San Antonio Spurs' DeJuan Blair (45) watches as Tony Parker (9) of France attempts to get past Dallas Mavericks' Bernard James (5) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, in Dallas. The Spurs won 113-107. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) less

San Antonio Spurs' DeJuan Blair (45) watches as Tony Parker (9) of France attempts to get past Dallas Mavericks' Bernard James (5) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, in Dallas. ... more